WELCOME
Welcome to my website; my name is Peter Murray and I have been working in the Arboricultural Industry since 1989. I have many years practical experience as a climbing arborist and as a Local Authority tree officer and now I am a full time independent consultant. I hold the Higher National Diploma in Arboriculture and am a professional member of the Arboricultural Association. I keep up to date with the latest research and best practice by attending relevant courses and seminars.
Get in touch
I offer friendly, professional advice and guidance - so please feel free to contact me with any tree related issue for a no obligation discussion. Call me on 0161 425 2138 or 07920 264374.
Email meSERVICES OVERVIEW
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BS5837 surveys for development to support planning applications
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Tree risk assessment and management
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Woodland Management
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Pre-purchase tree reports for mortgage applications
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Tree Preservation Order and Conservation Area advice and applications
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Expert witness representation
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Tree planting advice and installation
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Trees and buildings; advice and written reports
SERVICES IN DETAIL
- Species
- Stem Diameter
- Height
- Age Range
- Crown Spread
- Crown Clearance
- Condition
- Comments and Preliminary Recommendations
- Estimated Remaining Contribution
- Tree Quality Category Rating
- Root Protection Area
Once this information is collated and formatted a Tree Constraints Plan (TCP) is produced as a two dimensional plan illustrating the crown spreads and root protection areas of the trees. This can often provide a development window and can be useful in order to inform a development design. Once a design is agreed an Arboricultural Implications Assessment (AIA) can be produced in order to assess the impact on trees to be retained within the development and during construction. The assessment also suggests mitigating measures to reduce damage to trees and recommended replacement planting. In addition an Arboricultural Method Statement (AMS) clearly details and illustrates all protective measures such as; sequence of events, tree works, tree protective fencing, ground protection, special construction methods and careful excavation.
It is often helpful to supply a report or survey in order to aid an application and indeed it is always good to be clear on what it is you are trying to achieve. Therefore, I can make an assessment of the trees and offer advice on the likely outcome of an application and prepare one for you. I can also deal with appeals should they be required.